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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1924

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Atlanta Klan to radically revise its election system

An Atlanta Klan statement claims the organization will seek a convention to radically change its election system and other organizational phases. The note asserts no ties to certain individuals or firms and condemns alleged abuse reinforcing calls for elimination of the “mother Klan” faction.

Washington Ate Doma Fali Kaye Auanta Jae Lapgith Na Lov Deel Kishim F Harris E. Y. Clark S. L Son & Doheny Iany Penne Mother Atlanta Klan

Mine blast at CrerarClin h Eastside mine claims many lives

Johnston City officials report 30 miners killed in a gas explosion at the Crerar Clin Coal Mine east side. Most deaths due to suffocation as gas flooded three entries. Rescue teams evacuated the injured and bodies, with John Reeves hailed as a hero for aiding trapped workers. Ermittlungen continue by state mineral authorities.

Johnston Elly Egypt Crerar-Clinch Copany Herlob City Benton Johnston City Marion John Reeves Coe Reeves Reeves Jenustoh Cty Crerar-Cline Pany Eastside Mastin Bolt Atate di Athes Land Minerals

Repairs Completed At Mayyvie P pumping Station

Repairs to the centrifugal pump at the Mayyvie pumping station finished Friday evening and by 7 PM water from Gitered mains flowed again. Manager Semin cautions raw river water remains in mains and urges continued boiling until purity is restored. Hydrant flushing will proceed when weather allows to remove remaining river water and the station used extra sterilizing chemicals.

Mayyvie Semin Seman

Furlough Notices Hit Ohio Shops After 4 Day Shutdown

Furlough notices posted Friday afternoon furloughing 212 Nalti mare& Ohio shop employees indefinitely at month end. About 312 of the 50 men affected by the four day shutdown will not return when shops reopen February 1. Most shops close until February 1 with 50 furloughed in locomotive work and the rest in car department roles.

Naltimare& Ohio Fourj Locomotive Department Car Départment

Ten Years Fugitive Convicted of Murder in Pittsburgh

William E. Sage was found guilty of second degree murder for shooting J. A. McNair at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania station ten years ago. Jury deliberated 28 hours. Sage was arrested in Bakersfield California last month after a long manhunt. The killing stemmed from alleged promotion discrimination. Sage fled after the act and evaded capture for years.

Pittsburgh William E. Sage J. A. McNair Pennsyhanty Sage Lakersfield Cal McNair Bakersfield

Four Die When B and C Train Hits Auto

Four people were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with their automobile early today. Investigators described the scene as tragic with no survivors identified yet. Local residents and authorities mourn the loss as the investigation continues at the crossing.

Raving Baltimore Ohio Iahid Lerbsathy Abe Lance,q

Flames devastate business district in Connersville

A fire in Connersville’s business district caused estimated damages of up to 500000. The Green Drug Store and adjacent First National Bank were destroyed or heavily damaged. The blaze spread from the drug store to the bank, aided by exploding chemicals and oils. Fire companies were delayed. Richmond was alerted for help. The Leiter dry goods store and surroundings suffered extensive losses. the bank's losses were projected near 1260000. Fire paused hydrants and heavy water flow hindered efforts.

Nersville Int Seyours Chatrel Naor Green Drag Company First National Bank Zerg Richmond Fe Leiter Hailaing Wong Connersville Publishing Company Pr. J Leftal Sute & Ind Hank Sireama

Cold Wave Afflicts Mid West With Freezing Readings

Fragments report a brutal cold snap sweeping the central regions with subzero temperatures. Observers note Chicago's weekday outlook dropping to extreme lows as wind shifts and weather patterns bring persistent frost and icy conditions.

Dorsey Told to Stop Coffee Sips at Wolf's Restau rant

Kansas City police report William Dorsey was fined fifty dollars in North Ridge court after drinking coffee from a saucer at Wolf's Restaurant 114 East Eighth Street and making a whistling noise. Patrons objected, the man argued, and was removed to the street where he hurled a brick through a window. Kilroy questioned him about the incident claiming his feelings were hurt. He claimed he preferred drinking coffee from a water vessel rather than a cup.

Kansas City William Dorsey Wes North Ride Court Dorsey Wolf's East Eighth Street Fie M. J. Kilroy Orsey

Death of Pat Hanan Sparks Fund for Dennis Following Obituary Note

In a Democratic notice the death of Pat Hanan is reported and a fund is begun to reimburse Mr. and Mrs. Henri Dennis for their trouble and expense during the last illness. J W Cunningham, former locomotive engineer, comments on the generosity and invites others to contribute via The Democrat, with donations to be turned over to Mrs Deans.

mHoneeer Simpson Chumber Company Pat Hanan Democrat Gotton Henri Dennis Pat Cunning Nate Felt Deans

Deaths and funerals in Montgomery and area

Mrs Annie B Brown long time Montgomery resident and widow of George B Brown dies after illness. Funeral at United Brethren church in Montgomery with burial in Bethany Cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs J C Selig, Mrs Charles Enkoff, George Brown, John Brown, Mrs J W Kennedy, and Mrs W A Murray among others. Burial at Oak Grove follows services at 1:30 Friday. Delbert Edwards infant son of Mr and Mrs Stanci Edwards dies after measles complications. funeral at home with burial at Oak Grove. William E Contra dies. service at St Simon's church then Bethel Cemetery. Funeral details limited to dates and places in Montgomery area.

Annie B. Brown George B. Brown Montgomery George Brown United Brothern Bethany Cemetery C. J Grimes Brown United Brethernei Rebecca Hrown J. C. Selig Charles Enkoff George Browh John Hrown Oxford Misa J. W. Kennedy Juffersonville Ind W. A Murray Linton Delbert Edwards Stanci Edwards Irving Swan Pond Oak Grove Condra Faperal Wuwam E Hig William Wycket St. Simon's Church Bethel Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Margaret Neiry Sunday at Bethel Church

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Neiry will be held at Bethel church in Veale township at 2 PM Sunday. The procession will leave from Downey avenue at 1 PM led by Rev C P Hurt. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution White River Chapter will attend.

Margaret Neiry Indiana Bethel Church Veale Township Netty W. T. Armes Downey Avenue C. P. Hurt Daughters of the American Revolution White River

John Wolfe Injured in Tur Babtin Shop Incident

John Wolfe, a workman in Wellington, sustained an injury in the engine room while handling inhalants. He was hurt in the groin region but remained on duty after initial treatment. The report notes a mishap during work at Babtin and Qhto shops.

John Wolfe Wellington Tur Babtin & Qhto Wolfe

Minister Found Guilty of Perjury in Georgetown Trial

A Georgetown case resulted in a minister being found guilty of perjury after a jury trial. The Baptist church figure faced a sententious suit, with the verdict delivering a significant sentence as justice proceeded in the local court.

Georgetown Texitn Ay A Hacis Baptist Devin

E. L. & T. H. to Have More Trackage

Washington state readers learn that E. L. & T. H. will gain additional trackage in a developing plan. Details describe an industrial expansion along a road near Oakland and Terre Layin padlita. The text references a new mine intended to serve a broader strip mine territory for commercial use.

Washington State Huy Weld Opera Bembes Oakland Lad

Canada Shows Big Influx Of Britons

Canada reports a sharp rise in immigration with Britons increasing by 102 percent in the second ending December 1. Dominion entrants reached 7,012 for the period, over 60 percent of total new arrivals. Settlers from the United States numbered 14,000 and from other countries 23,998.

Canada United States

Tats and Talks On Business Year Seeks Data

There were 21 telephones calls over management in 1938. United States Census estimates show telephone operations at 3,654,001,700. Salaries paid rose by 10 percent. Employee counts and connected lines totaled large figures, with substantial increases reported.

Amentesig United States Censia

Miners Rally Behind HN L Lem Amid Frantic Debate

In Indianapolis on January 26 dramatic session of the United Miners Workers of America featured international president Jobo appealing for support of the administration. The convention stood against reinstating a miners’ wage policy while addressing Nova Scotia leaders and a vote ended amid intense shouts after a four hour argument.

Indianapolis Tan Jobo International United Mins Woggers of America Rarwberget Nova Scotia

Daugherty Speaks on Tea Dome Inquiry and Oil Leases

Attorney Daugherty and Attorney General Coolidge outline a shared stance on the Tea Pot Dome investigation and related old leases. They insist the government’s integrity will be preserved while political aspects of the oil lease inquiry will not affect departmental attitude.

Coolidger Department of

Widow of Three Receives Third Pension in Clinton IN

Isannah Barton, 71, of Clinton Indiana, widow of three veterans, was notified she will receive another pension from the government after her third husband Jasper Barton died recently. Her first husband Joseph Romney died in 891, her second husband John Tutter also died, and she currently resides on R. R. 2. The pensions average about 304 dollars per month.

Clinton Ind Darton Barton R. R Waa Jor Ee Romney John Tutter Jasper Rton

Washington faces probes on Teapot Dome and leases

The article reports ongoing Senate inquiries into the Teapot Dome scandal and interior department leasing records. It notes calls for broader investigations to uncover whether leases should be annulled, with mentions of Albert B. Fall, Secretary of the Interior, and President Coolidge pressuring for possible legal scrutiny and new witness testimony.

Washington Jang Pressuvat Coolidge Seargh Renate Albert B Devely Harry Stielair Roosevelt Wahlberg Hpi J Yendy Gnaral Dayguerty Knidge Department, of the Interior House Ady Senate Amous Spih Cambridge United Anhs Orrhonygat Brazil

Victim’s heads found buried in concrete

A fragmented historical report notes a suspect confessing to murders linked to his wife and brother in law and guiding authorities to a city dump where the victim’s heads were buried in a concrete block. The confession mentions a motive and details of the discovery at the dump.

Aurora Lincoly Attger Migz Byron Ay Abraham Noorg Lia

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